Senior Project Manager

Consertus

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Legal services

Supplemental health plans

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Consertus seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan, organize, and manage resources for a portfolio of transportation, infrastructure, and vertical building programs in and around the Madison, Wisconsin market.

You will supervise design and construction activities, coordinate with owners, designers, and contractors, and oversee cost, schedule, and quality controls while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing capital projects or programs.
Experience with transportation/highway infrastructure or public facilities.
Public-sector procurement and contract administration familiarity.
PM certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage resources for a portfolio of client projects.
Supervise design and construction management activities across projects.
Maintain client relationships and support business development as required.
Travel to project sites across Wisconsin as needed.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

CPM scheduling

Owner's representative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Contract administration

Job description

About Us

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs. Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology. At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built. Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com

About This Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve the successful completion of a portfolio of client projects across transportation, infrastructure, and vertical building programs in and around the Madison, Wisconsin market. This role supervises, directs, and coordinates design and construction management activities, serving as direct liaison with the owner, designers, and contractors regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract administration. The Senior Project Manager also maintains client relationships and participates in business development activities as required and may supervise the work of subordinate Project Managers. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in roadway and highway construction, transit and transportation infrastructure, and/or vertical building programs such as university, institutional, or public facilities — the responsibilities below apply across asset types.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management

Manages, controls, and monitors project costs during all project phases.

Develops and manages project budget and cash flow analysis.

Prepares and reviews cost estimates and identifies potential areas of cost savings.

Monitors Consertus fees and contract performance.

Schedule Management

Maintains the overall project schedule using CPM scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and works to ensure on-time completion.

Identifies schedule concerns, works with the project team to correct, and implements recovery/make-up schedules as needed.

Oversees the design team's deliverables and visits job sites to monitor progress and conformance with schedule.

Quality Management

Actively manages the construction process with a focus on quality, ensuring materials and products conform to specifications and applicable standards.

Performs design reviews and field inspections to confirm design intent and specifications are being met.

Develops and manages completion of corrective action items.

Contract Administration

Prepares contract agreements including scope of work, deliverables, fee structure, reimbursable expenses, and insurance/legal requirements.

Prepares and/or manages general contractor, consultant, and outside vendor agreements on behalf of the owner.

Manages permitting, inspection, and occupancy certificate processes; attends meetings on behalf of the owner as required.

Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports, and manages hours for each task against contract allocations.

Client Relations & Business Development

Maintains client relationships on an ongoing basis to enhance satisfaction and identify additional opportunities.

Assists with development of qualifications, proposals, and presentations; meets and presents to prospective clients.

Qualifications/Requirements

10+ years of experience managing capital projects or programs, including at least 5 years in a lead Project Manager role overseeing project teams and/or subordinate PMs.

Experience managing projects in one or more of the following: transportation/highway infrastructure (state DOT, FHWA-funded, or municipal roadway programs), higher education or institutional building construction, or public/government facilities.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with public-sector or public-agency clients, including familiarity with public bidding, procurement, and contract administration processes.

Working knowledge of project controls fundamentals — cost management, CPM scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project), and quality/risk management — regardless of asset type.

Experience serving as an owner's representative or construction manager, coordinating design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Familiarity with WisDOT processes, University of Wisconsin System capital planning, or comparable state/institutional frameworks is a plus, but not required.

Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across Wisconsin (and occasionally the broader region) as needed, including overnight travel.

PMP, PE, or CCM certification preferred but not required.

What’s In It For You

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans

401(k) with day-one eligibility. You’ll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.

Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25

Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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